Shavar Ross

Shavar Ross (born March 4, 1971) is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, editor, photographer, author, online retail entrepreneur, and spiritual mentor and teacher. He is known for his recurring television role as Dudley Ramsey, Gary Coleman's best friend in the NBC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, and as Weasel in the ABC sitcom Family Matters. Ross also appeared as 'Reggie the Reckless' in the fifth installment of the Friday the 13th movie series, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). Born in the South Bronx, New York City, Ross began his acting career after being discovered by agent Evelyn Shultz during a visit to his father in California. He continues to be involved in various entertainment and entrepreneurial ventures.